Harold Haugen

Harold W. Haugen, 73, Mandan, passed away January 9, 2011 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. A Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 14 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 13 at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Harold was born November 11, 1937 in Mandan, the son of Anton and Agnes (Arntz) Haugen. After finishing school at an early age, he began work for Hawley’s Cleaners, driving delivery truck for many years. On April 28, 1957 Harold married the love of his life, LaVerne Wetch, in Bismarck. To this union four children were born, Kathy, Cindy, Wanda, and Todd. Harold enjoyed the years spent playing music with his band, The Wagon Masters. They traveled and toured with their families throughout much of the upper mid-west. Settling down, he started his own business locally, Haugen’s Tree Spraying Service. He operated this business for over 35 years, retiring in 2005. Harold enjoyed playing poker as well as playing guitar and singing with his son Todd and the rest of his family. Harold will be remembered for always having time for others. He will be missed by all who knew him. Harold is survived by his loving wife, LaVerne, Mandan; three daughters, Kathy (Donald) Barnhardt and Cindy (Jerry) Golke, all of Mandan and Wanda (Bryan) Gertz, Washburn; a son, Todd (Stacy) Haugen, Mandan; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and numerous siblings.